Street Photography
Sunday 04 May
Headington, London Road - 10am - 2 Hours
Ali Moghnieh
In this workshop we will start explaining main concepts of street photography in Bury Knowle Park and then we will do some practice in London road, Headington, Oxford. We will talk about the importance of story telling in street photography and about the ethical aspect of it, we will emphasize on creativity and storytelling rather than technical use of the camera.
- Storytelling in street photography.
- Ethical considerations.
- Difference between candid and posed street photography.
- Overcoming fear and approaching subjects confidently.
- Camera, lenses and camera settings (reviewing the basics).
- Street photography subject: people, urban, architecture, motion..).
- Q&A and Practice.
Photo Editing using Adobe Lightroom Classic
Sunday 11 May
Windmill Rd, Oxford OX3 7BU - 10am - 2 Hours
Ali Moghnieh
Adobe lightroom is an amazing software for photographers, it helps organize, edit, batch edit and export photographs easily. We will learn the essential editing techniques and workflow.
-Understanding the Lightroom interface
- Importing photos
- Selecting and filtering options
- Basic Adjustments (exposure, colors, cropping...)
- HSL for color gradings
- Use of LUTs
- Special features (noise reduction, lens blur, lens corrections)
- Use of brush and filters
- Best export settings.
- Q&A and practice.
Basics of Videography
Sunday 25 May
S Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3RF - 10am - 3 Hours
Ali Moghnieh
We will learn in this workshop the basics of videography, we will learn:
- Importance of understanding photography.
- Essential parameters: frame rate, resolution, bit rate.
- Progressive vs interlaced video.
- Shutter speed, the 180-degree rule, and the use of ND filters.
- A roll and B roll videos.
- Introduction to camera movement.
- Introduction to audio.
- Use of natural light.
- Special shots: talking head and interviews.
- Q&A and practice.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 01 June
Oxford OX3 0HS - 10am - 3 Hours
Ali Moghnieh
In this workshop we will talk about photography basics and how understanding it can help us take better photos. We will learn through practice how to use our camera in manual mode, the workshop outline is as follows:
- Camera parts
- Difference between DSLR and mirrorless cameras
- Exposure triangle (shutter speed, iso, aperture)
- White balance
- Lenses (Prime and zoom lenses)
- Picture formats (RAW & JEPG)
- Composition (rule of thirds, leading lines)
- Practice.
Street Photography
Saturday 10 May
Forbury - 9am - 2 Hours
Muhammad Zubair Taqi
eople, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail.
We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 10 May
The Docks, Gloucester GL1 2EH - 10am - 3 Hours
Mik Long
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!
Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.
We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
Landscape & Wildlife Photography
Saturday 10 May
The Avenue - 11am - 2 Hours
Ricci Hibbertgreaves
It can be a lot of fun to photograph the great outdoors with scenic vistas and amazing wildlife. In this meetup, we'll review the basic camera settings, focusing on the best settings for landscapes. We'll discuss some of the techniques you can use in your landscape and wildlife photography. Then we'll put your new knowledge to work with some fun and challenging exercises.
A Photographic Discovery of the Village of Newnham
Saturday 17 May
Newnham - 10am - 2 Hours
Steve Gaskin
Step into the quiet charm of Newnham through this visual exploration capturing the village's character, history, and everyday beauty. Newnham on Severn is a vibrant, historic village on the banks of the River Severn next to The Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. It is the first point where the famous Severn Bore can be easily seen as it starts its journey up the River Severn towards Gloucester.
The core of the village is designated as a Conservation Area. It is well known as an attractive village with much open space and wide ranging views of the River Severn. From winding lanes and heritage cottages to serene countryside views, this photographic journey offers a fresh perspective on one of England's hidden gems. Whether you're a photography enthusiast or a lover of local stories, this collection invites you to see Newnham in a whole new light.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 31 May
Swindon City Centre - 11am - 3 Hours
Ricci Hibbertgreaves
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!
Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.
We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 21 June
The Forbury - 9am - 3 Hours
Muhammad Zubair Taqi
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!
Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.
We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
Outdoor Portraits
Saturday 21 June
Lydiard Tregoze - 11am - 2 Hours
Ricci Hibbertgreaves
This meetup goes over some basic dos and don'ts for posing and looks at issues to do with shooting in daylight for the best results. Included are: shooting different body types, men, women and shooting with strong sunlight and shooting in shade, and designing your background (composition). On this meet,up you are encouraged to bring along family or friends as models.
You will preferably need a normal, 85mm or longer lens, or a zoom. If you have a wide-angle this can also be used as we will be also looking at environmental portraits.
This is the perfect meetup to learn how to take the perfect portraits of family and friends.
Landscape & Wildlife Photography
Saturday 12 July
The Forbury - 9am - 2 Hours
Muhammad Zubair Taqi
It can be a lot of fun to photograph the great outdoors with scenic vistas and amazing wildlife. In this meetup, we'll review the basic camera settings, focusing on the best settings for landscapes. We'll discuss some of the techniques you can use in your landscape and wildlife photography. Then we'll put your new knowledge to work with some fun and challenging exercises.
Birds and Nature
Saturday 12 July
Marlborough Rd - 11am - 2 Hours
Ricci Hibbertgreaves
Are you a bird watcher or a nature lover and have also been wondering how to get sharp photos consistently.
This session plans to take the guess work out of it and get you on your way to capture the wildlife you love. Some of the topics covered will be, optimal settings, light direction, bird habits, equipment and operation.
Come along and lets take some photos that show the natural beauty of birds.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 02 August
The Forbury - 9am - 3 Hours
Muhammad Zubair Taqi
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!
Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.
We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
Macro Photography Meetup
Saturday 23 August
Forbury - 9am - 2 Hours
Muhammad Zubair Taqi
Macro photography is a unique form of photography that involves photographing small objects to make them look life-sized or more significant in the photo. The usual subjects include flowers and small insects, which we don't normally get to see up close with the naked eye.
The class will start when the insects are more active. So be ready to explore and capture breathe-taking macro images.